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Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur is the mausoleum of king Muhammad Adil Shah, Adil Shah Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur), Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummata derived from Gol Gombadh meaning "circular dome".[1] It follows the style of Indo-islamic architecture.[2] Even a slight whisper by someone standing in this gallery can be heard everywhere in the gallery, and if somebody claps, the echo can be heard several times.
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Gol Gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz is located in KarnatakaGol Gumbaz
Location of Gol Gumbaz
Coordinates
16°49′48.11″N 75°44′9.95″E
Location
Vijayapura, Karnataka, India
Designer
Yaqut of Dabul
Type
Mausoleum
Material
Dark grey basalt
Height
51 m (167 ft 4 in)
Beginning date
1626
Completion date
1648
Dedicated to
Muhammad Adil Shah
Variant Names Gol Gumbad